Chilean voters rejected a proposed new Constitution that would have enshrined in law a slew of left-wing demands, including the right to abortion. In the mandatory voting, a resounding 62 percent [.]
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In contrast, the current constitution is a market-friendly document that favors the private sector over the state in aspects like education, pensions and health care.
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) Chileans overwhelmingly rejected a new progressive constitution to replace its dictatorship-era charter, dealing a blow to youthful President Gabriel Boric who must now hammer out deals to create another document or change the current one.